Word
Definition
n. a temporary job for a student or new worker to learn about a profession.
n. a temporary position within an organisation, often unpaid or low-paid, designed to provide practical training for students or recent graduates.
Examples
“She is doing a summer internship at a law firm.”
“After completing his internship at the hospital, he felt much more confident about starting his medical career.”
“While many entry-level roles require prior experience, a well-structured internship provides the foundational skills and professional networking opportunities necessary to bridge the gap between academia and industry.”
Examples
simple
“She is doing a summer internship at a law firm.”
contextual
“After completing his internship at the hospital, he felt much more confident about starting his medical career.”
complex
“While many entry-level roles require prior experience, a well-structured internship provides the foundational skills and professional networking opportunities necessary to bridge the gap between academia and industry.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “internship” in context.
Usage
Often used with the verbs 'do', 'complete', or 'undertake'.
Teaching tip
In British English, this is often called a 'placement' or 'work experience' depending on the duration and the student's age.
Etymology
From intern + -ship.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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